mango

noun

man·​go ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō 

plural mangoes also mangos

1

: a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp

also : an evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) of the cashew family that bears mangoes

2

: sweet pepper

Examples of mango in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At all hours, mangos dropped and smacked our pick-up, setting off the alarm. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025

Thus, Sunny Slice’s season ends when the mangoes are no longer available, usually sometime in August. —Connie Ogle july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025

Regular mango consumption has been associated with a lower overall intake of dietary cholesterol (cholesterol from foods). —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025

This includes 2 unflavored, 3 passionfruit mango (my favorite!), 3 strawberry watermelon, 3 mixed berry, and 3 purple grape. —Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 17 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mango

• tango
• chenango
• shenango

Kids Definition

mango

noun

man·​go ˈmaŋ-gō 

plural mangoes also mangos

: a yellowish red tropical fruit with a firm skin, hard central stony seed, and juicy mildly tart pulp

also : an evergreen tree related to the cashew that bears this fruit